Global Total Under-Five Pop in 2006
631.2M
Country with Highest Under-Five Pop in 2006
India
130.0MAverage Under-Five Pop in 2006
3.4M
Highest Malaria Deaths
610
MalawiLowest Malaria Deaths
0
RussiaTrend of malaria deaths over the years from 1990 to 2006 in selected countries shows Zambia experienced the highest fluctuations, with a notable spike in deaths around 2000 before gradually declining. Namibia also showed a significant increase during the late 1990s, followed by a downward trend. Cambodia, Lao, and Vanuatu maintained consistently lower malaria death rates over the years compared to Zambia and Namibia. These trends reflect varying malaria burdens and possibly the impact of interventions, healthcare infrastructure, and environmental factors influencing malaria mortality in these countries.
In 1990, the global malaria deaths map shows concentrated mortality rates primarily in sub-Saharan Africa, with moderate impacts in parts of South Asia and Southeast Asia. By 2006, the map shows a significant reduction in malaria deaths in most regions outside Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa remains a major hotspot with persistent high mortality rates. This comparison reveals a geographical shift in global malaria burden.
Highest Malaria Deaths Ratio
0.06%
Sao Tome and Principe
Lowest Malaria Deaths Ratio
0.00%
ChinaBetween 1990 and 2006, the scatter plot reveals a significant reduction in malaria deaths globally, even among countries with large under-five populations such as China and Nigeria. In 1990, countries including Nigeria showed high under-five populations and moderate malaria deaths, while smaller nations such as Vanuatu exhibited minimal malaria deaths. By 2006, malaria death rates declined notably across most countries.
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The data for this Python Basics & Beyond final project was sourced from Gapminder’s data repository. The analysis focused on two key indicators: the total number of children under five years old and the total number of malaria deaths reported annually between 1990 and 2006. Gapminder Foundation, a non-profit organization, supports sustainable global development and the United Nations Millennium Development Goals by enhancing the understanding and use of data on social, economic, and environmental progress.
Watch this clip by World Health Organization on Malaria burden in Children: